According to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, Monday, July 22, 2024, was the World hottest day on record, surpassing the previous day, July 21. The global average surface air temperature reached 17.15 degrees Celsius.
Historical Context:
- The record was previously set for four consecutive days in early July 2023.
- Before that, the hottest day was in August 2016.
Recent Heat Records:
- Cities in Japan, Indonesia, and China have recently registered record heat.
- Gulf countries have experienced heat indexes exceeding 60 degrees Celsius.
- Parts of Europe have seen temperatures surge past 45 degrees Celsius.
Cause of Record Heat:
- Scientists attribute the record heat to climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels.
- Unlike the previous year, which saw a combination of climate change and the El Nino pattern, this record was set without El Nino’s influence.
Q.: When was the World hottest day on record according to the preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency?
A) July 21, 2023
B) July 22, 2024
C) August 2016
D) July 20, 2023
Ans : B) July 22, 2024
According to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, Monday, July 22, 2024, was the World hottest day on record,
Q.: What was the global average surface air temperature on the hottest day on record on July 22, 2024?
A) 17.00 degrees Celsius
B) 17.10 degrees Celsius
C) 17.15 degrees Celsius
D) 17.20 degrees Celsius
Ans : C) 17.15 degrees Celsius
The global average surface air temperature reached 17.15 degrees Celsius.
